While only two of the ancient buildings at this site are actually churches this was one of the earliest Irish pilgrimage sites ever.

Certain traditions prevail on the least-visited island of the Aran Islands.

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

A tall karst islet popularized by 007.

This nugget of paradise earned its name for obvious reasons.

The largest statue in the world towers at 420 feet high atop another 66 feet of pedestal.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

Ruins of a Carnegie family mansion on Cumberland Island.

Carved faces add a touch of magic to this island's impressive oak trees.

If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.

Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.

This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.

One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.